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An-32 Cline vs An-72/74 Coaler

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
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Specifications
An-32 Cline An-72/74 Coaler
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 9 July 1976 22 December 1977
Year introduced 1982 1985
Number produced 373 units 195 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 98.6 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 31.9 m
Height 8.8 m 8.7 m
Length 24.5 m 28.1 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 34,800 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 2 x 6,516 kgf
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Overview

The An-32 Cline and the An-72/74 Coaler are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 4,800 km for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-32 Cline.

The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 195 for the An-72/74 Coaler. Unit cost is $15M for the An-32 Cline vs $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-32 Cline first flew 1 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1976 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the An-32 Cline's 530 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the An-32 Cline's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the An-32 Cline's 28,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the An-32 Cline's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-32 Cline at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-32 Cline entered service first in 1982, 3 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-32 Cline has been produced in greater numbers with 373 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.